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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,785.06, 39,721.86 and 16,209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,785.06, 39,721.86 and 16,209 is: 22,367.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,785.06 : 39,721.86 = 16,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,785.06/39,721.86 = 16,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,785.06x = 39,721.86 × 16,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,785.06x = 643,851,628.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,851,628.74/28,785.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,367.56

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